Verse Comparison: Mark 6:18
American Standard Version
For John said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.
Amplified® Bible
For John had told Herod, It is not lawful {and} you have no right to have your brother's wife.
Darby English Version
For John said to Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have the wife of thy brother.
International Standard Version
John had been telling Herod, "It's not lawful for you to have your brother's wife."
King James Version
For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.
Young's Literal Translation
for John said to Herod -- `It is not lawful to thee to have the wife of thy brother;'